Daniel Lenward Ard, 39, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Daniel was born August 9, 1982, to the late Donald E. & Linda Faye (Johnson) Ard. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and was a graduate of Woodham High School.

Daniel was a dedicated member of The Krewe of Lafitte, which he truly loved. He was a past Float Captain of the Chained Pirate, which he also had a great admiration for. Daniel was one of the hardest working Krewe of Lafitte members and would do anything to assist his beloved krewe. Daniel certainly had pirate blood running through his veins and enjoyed all the things that the Krewe of Lafitte had to offer.

Daniel not only worked diligently for the Krewe, but he, alongside his brother Dorian, worked as hard as any man could in the various projects that he would undertake. Daniel always enjoyed good parties and good music. He enjoyed ballroom dancing from a very young age and could often be seen on various dance floors. Whether working or playing, Daniel always had a smile on his face and a cheerful attitude.

Although Daniel was the younger brother, he looked after his beloved brother, Dorian, in a very special way. The two of them shared more than the average siblings and were very close.

Daniel is preceded in death by his wife, Angela; his parents, Don and Linda Ard; as well as his brother, Darven Lynn Ard.

Daniel leaves behind his beloved brother, Dorian Leslie Ard.

Visitation will be held 12:00noon until a Funeral Service to begin at 1:00pm Friday, July 1, 2022, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL, 32504 with Pastor Mike McLaurin officiating. Interment will follow at Clopton Cemetery with a reception to be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3295 Barrancas Ave.

Active Pallbearers will be Malcom Ard, Douglas Johnson, Adonis MonCrief, Jody Villar, Robert Brown, Jim Waite, Reid Radford, and David Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Krewe of Lafitte.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with the financial needs of his brother, Dorian. An account has been set up at Pen Air Federal Credit Union in the name of Dorian Ard Benefit, or checks may be mailed to 1000 North W St., Pensacola, FL 32505, c/o Sharon Mandel. Another alternative if you prefer, would be to send a donation through Venmo in care of Christopher Mandel (QR code for the Venmo is in the photo gallery of Daniel's obituary on Harper-Morris Website.